Pharmaceutical Scheduler

We are seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Scheduler with strong hands-on expertise in Oracle Primavera P6 and pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.The ideal candidate will have experience developing and managing production schedules, coordinating manufacturing activities, and ensuring production timelines align with GMP and FDA regulatory requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain, and monitor pharmaceutical production schedules using Oracle Primavera P6.Coordinate batch manufacturing, packaging, testing, and product release timelines.Manage production timelines, critical paths, dependencies, and scheduling milestones.Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams.Monitor material availability, production capacity, equipment utilization, and workforce resources.Identify scheduling risks, production delays, and bottlenecks.Ensure schedules align with GMP standards and FDA regulatory requirements.Prepare scheduling reports and track production performance.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, production planning, or scheduling.Extensive hands-on experience with Oracle Primavera P6.Strong understanding of pharmaceutical batch manufacturing and production processes.Knowledge of GMP standards and FDA regulations.Experience with production planning, capacity planning, and critical path scheduling.Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Critical Path Method (CPM).Experience with pharmaceutical validation, batch documentation, and product release.Advanced Microsoft Excel and production reporting skills.RelocationCandidates currently based in Illinois are encouraged to apply. Candidates outside Illinois must be willing to relocate to the Chicago area.